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. >> reporter: the economy and gun control were two issues that really resonated with viewers. that is what the white house is looking for here to put public pressure on lawmakers to get the president's agenda passed. putting a human face on policy issues, the white house invited ordinary americans as it usually does and also victims of gun violence to the state of the union address. numerous lawmakers wore green lap el ribbons in memory of those killed in the december shootings. the president laid out his economic plan. he called for increased spending on roads and bridges, a $1 billion plan to create 15 manufacturing institutes which he says will boost job creation and the first increase in the federal minimum wage in six years. >> to companies that hire americans who got what it takes to fill that job opening but have been out of work so long that no one will give them a chance anymore. let's put people back to work rebuilding vacant homes in rundown neighborhoods. this yeefer, my administration will begin to partner with 20 of hardest hit towns in america to get these commu
. >> reporter: the economy and gun control were two issues that really resonated with viewers. that is what the white house is looking for here to put public pressure on lawmakers to get the president's agenda passed. putting a human face on policy issues, the white house invited ordinary americans as it usually does and also victims of gun violence to the state of the union address. numerous lawmakers wore green lap el ribbons in memory of those killed in the december shootings. the...
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the economy is expected to be the central focus. the president laying out a plan to boost the middle class and create more jobs. gun control reform will also be addressed. first lady michelle obama will sit with the parents of hadiya pendleton, the chicago teen shot and killed just days after performing in the inaugural parade. south prings are under way for the vatican to set up conclave that will choose the next pope n a surprise nday, pope benedic announced he is stepping down on february 28th citing his age. the news comes right before the start of lent. the college of cardinals will choose the 85-year-old upon tough's successor. >>> coming up next on fox 5 morning news, a good reason to check your credit report if you haven't taken a look at it lately. >> we'll tell you about a charleston problem get a lot of attention right now. >>> three people were killed in a shooting at a courthouse on monday in wilmington. a gunman opened fire in the lobby killing two women he knew. police shot and killed the man. >>> an army
the economy is expected to be the central focus. the president laying out a plan to boost the middle class and create more jobs. gun control reform will also be addressed. first lady michelle obama will sit with the parents of hadiya pendleton, the chicago teen shot and killed just days after performing in the inaugural parade. south prings are under way for the vatican to set up conclave that will choose the next pope n a surprise nday, pope benedic announced he is stepping down on february...
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the 2013 ram 1500 with best-in-class fuel economy. engineered to move heaven and earth. guts. glory. ram. the new ram 1500. motor trend's 2013 truck of the year. . >>> welcome back. it is 5:25 on this friday and what a friday it is. we've got a wintry mick. this is a live look at oxon hill right now, that area. is it? this is interstate 270. you can see from the roadways it will be a mess out there this morning. -- we've got a wintry mix. make sure to check myfoxdc.com. also, the bottom. your screen for the school closings. >>> are you the type who like to curl up with a good book. there is any new studdie that says d.c. is the most literate city in america. as beth parker shows us, the honor comes with a healthy dose of irony. >> i think that is really cool. >> i'm excited. >> we're extremely flattered. >> reporter: flattered that so many d.c. residents are letting books take them on a journey. lacey dunham works for politics and prose bookstore. the enthusiasm is contagious a new study from central connecticut state university says the resident of d.c. are more literate than
the 2013 ram 1500 with best-in-class fuel economy. engineered to move heaven and earth. guts. glory. ram. the new ram 1500. motor trend's 2013 truck of the year. . >>> welcome back. it is 5:25 on this friday and what a friday it is. we've got a wintry mick. this is a live look at oxon hill right now, that area. is it? this is interstate 270. you can see from the roadways it will be a mess out there this morning. -- we've got a wintry mix. make sure to check myfoxdc.com. also, the...
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the president will talk about proposals to boost the economy, particularly the middle class. on thursday mr. obama was in decatur, georgia where he met with students and teachers at the college heights early education program. the president wants to find ways to make schools accessible to all families regardless of their income. mr. obama says early childhood education sets the stage for academic success down the road. >> the kids we saw today that i had a chance to spend time with in mary's classroom, they're some of the lucky ones because fewer than three in 104 years old are enrolled in a high- quality preschool program. >> the state of georgia is considered a success story when it comes to early childhood education. it's the first to offer voluntary pre-k for every 4- year-old regardless of income. here's a question for you, if you had a winning lotto ticket in hand, would you leave your job right away or would you stick around for a while? >> i wouldn't trust it, so i'd stick around. >> i'd stick around too. >> a virginia couple has come forward to claim the prize in las
the president will talk about proposals to boost the economy, particularly the middle class. on thursday mr. obama was in decatur, georgia where he met with students and teachers at the college heights early education program. the president wants to find ways to make schools accessible to all families regardless of their income. mr. obama says early childhood education sets the stage for academic success down the road. >> the kids we saw today that i had a chance to spend time with in...